Just like no two sets of fingerprints are the same, no two pairs of eyes are accurately alike either. Because of this, there are different types of lenses for different types of eyes.

Contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. Contact lenses are thin discs that when placed over the cornea of the eye serve to act as an alternate for eyeglasses. Contact lenses are also used by those who have had cataract surgery, as they can help the eyes to heal a bit faster.

The eyesight problems that are corrected by contact lenses are the similar as the conditions corrected by eyeglasses and include the following:

- Astigmatism (distorted vision)
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Presbyopia (need for bifocals)

Types of Contact Lenses:-
Bifocal Contact Lenses – It provides both near and distance vision
Colored Contact Lenses -It give your eyes a subtle or dramatic change
Custom Contact Lenses – It could work for you if other options fail
Disposable Contact Lenses – It enable a healthier wearing experience
Extended Wear Contact Lenses -It is for safe overnight wear
Gas Permeable (GP) Contact Lenses – It is for the ultimate in crisp vision
Monovision – It is an alternative to bifocals for presbyopia
Orthokeratology Lenses – It is for overnight corneal reshaping
Prosthetic Contact Lenses – It is mask eye injury or disfigurements
Silicone Hydrogel Contacts – It is transmit more oxygen to your eyes
Special-Effect Contact Lenses- It is let you become a leopard or cheetah
Specialty Lenses – It is for the “hard-to-fit” patient
Toric Contact Lenses – It provides good vision if you have astigmatism

Tips to take care of the contact lenses -
Maintain hygiene while handling contact lenses. Wash your hands with awareness before touching the lenses.
Don’t leave your lenses lying around. When not in use, store them in the suitable container with the cleaning solution. A dusty atmosphere and chemical fumes may spoil your lenses, if they are left exposed. So use the storage box provided.
Daily sterilization of your lens is a must for soft lens users. Sterilization refers to cleaning of the lenses with the prescribed cleaning solution, which are sold along with the lenses. This daily routine will help in preventing eye infections.
Clean the lenses daily only with a cleaner prescribed by your doctor. Normal water must not be used for this, as it is not sterile and may spoil the lenses. Spoiled lenses will create eye problems.
The lenses must settle on the eye properly. If they do not do so, please consult an eye doctor without delay. Do not keep waiting, hoping things will settle down automatically.
You may need to change the storage fluid daily. If the cleaning solution or the storage fluid is impure, or the container is dirty, this may spoil the lenses and, in turn, your eyes.
In case you experience any sort of pain, watering, redness, discharge, decreasing vision or heaviness, remove the lenses immediately and consult your doctor.
The lenses may need to be changed periodically, depending upon their life extent.

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